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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1951
Page
8
The livestock committee and directors will decide how many animals may be sold and pro-rate them among three junior organizations based on animals exhibited and grades. All champion animals must be offered for sale and no family may have more than one junior exhibitor selling stock unless a winner has two or more champion ribbons.
Mrs. Elmer Richards was hostess at the American Legion Auxiliary gathering held in her home. Guests included Mrs. Chris, Mrs. Erma McCoy, Mrs. Izabeth Buller, Mrs. Jane Hahn Wasco, and Mrs. Elmer Richards. They quilted and later enjoyed refreshments. The article notes Butte County’s name derives from the Sutter Buttes in Yuba County.
A news summary notes that 4,570 Kern County residents received old age assistance in May and June 1951. California totals show 274,490 recipients in June with an average payment of 67.02 dollars, totaling 18,395,101 dollars for the month. The Taxpayers' Association questions how long such relief levels can continue.
Local residents vacationing in Trinidad recount big catches and lively trips to Mineral King. The piece lists numerous Maple District families visiting from Shafter and surrounding areas, with social notes on trips to Oildale Oceanside and Camp Pendleton, plus a drowning accident near Oklahoma City affecting Gerald Skaggs and a tie to family losses.
In Shafter a gathering at the park celebrated Miss Louise Nance of Fresno on vacation from nurses training. The guests included Mrs. George Gunther and Miss Leila Kelly among Shafter residents. gifts came from several absent friends. The text notes Louise Nance, graduate of Shafter High School, visiting family in Oildale while awaiting her senior year, with other local mentions and a brief military note about Andrew Ramont boot camp in San Diego.
A note explains Sauvignon Blanc grapes used for Sauterne style wine. It mentions a mix with wine from Semi Toh grapes, suggesting a blend approach and grape varieties involved.
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